Currently, Pakistan's airspace is open, and flights are operating as usual. Therefore, citizens who need to return home can do so while adhering to safety measures.
The agency also recommends that Kyrgyz citizens in these countries exercise increased caution, avoid large gatherings and dangerous areas, and strictly follow the instructions of local authorities and law enforcement agencies. It is important to always carry identification and contact information for the embassies, as well as to keep up with official news.
In case of an emergency or need for assistance, citizens can contact the embassies of the Kyrgyz Republic in Islamabad and Kabul at the following numbers:
- Embassy in Pakistan: +92 333 5556343; +92 333 5209903;
- Embassy in Afghanistan: +93 77 9099326; WhatsApp: +93 77 6544504;
- 24-hour hotline of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: +996 999 312002, email: dks@mfa.gov.kg.
It is worth noting that on March 16, the Taliban movement, which controls Afghanistan, reported the death of at least 400 people as a result of an airstrike carried out by Pakistan on Kabul. The official authorities of Islamabad denied these accusations, claiming that the targets of the strike were military facilities in Kabul and Nangarhar, as well as infrastructure supporting terrorists.
